Topography: The way the land is shaped. Elevation: the point on the Earth's surface where the height is above sea level. Relief: The difference between the highest points and the lowest point of an area. Landform: A process that is formed by topography to shape the Earth's surface. Landform Region: A large area of land where the topography is similiar.
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Exploring Earth's Surface
Vocabulary
Topography: The way the land is shaped.
Elevation: the point on the Earth's surface where the height is above sea level.
Relief: The difference between the highest points and the lowest point of an area.
Landform: A process that is formed by topography to shape the Earth's surface.
Landform Region: A large area of land where the topography is similiar.